Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $1,703 per week

Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Oncology Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/30/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Outpatient Oncology Nurse Location: Clinic setting Shift: 8-hour day shifts (08:00–17:00), 40 hours/week, 13-week contract Float Requirement: Fridays to Cancer Institute - Ballantyne (18.8 miles away, 23 mins) No Call or Weekend Requirements Scrubs: Navy blue Key Details: RTO Policy: No RTO after booking. Call-offs/additional RTO may result in cancellation/DNR. Ratios: 1:10 during the day; 5 rooms. Orientation: 2-3 hours with clinic admin. Required Experience & Skills: Minimum Experience: 2 years (No 1st-time travelers). Outpatient Oncology: Mandatory experience managing cancer patients' care, medications, chemo side effects, labs, and schedules. Certifications: BLS, ONS/ONCC Chemo certification. Clinical Skills: Biotherapy and chemotherapy administration. IV therapy/infusions (ports, central lines). Oncologic emergencies (sepsis, anaphylaxis). Psychosocial care (hospice, advanced directives). Pain and symptom management. Preferred Skills & Certifications: Certifications: OCN (preferred). Skills: Infusion center experience, advanced chemo administration, telemetry interpretation, tracheostomy care. Patient Demographics & Diagnoses: Age Groups: Adults, geriatrics. Conditions: Urologic cancers, melanoma, sarcoma, non-malignant hematology. Systems: Charting: EPIC. Scheduling: Based on clinic needs. Interview Process: Manager will interview candidates before offering. Submit interview availability within 72 hours. RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a Cancel and DNR REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years Minimum Experience Traveler Experience: Clinic WILL NOT ACCEPT 1st Time Travelers Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes MUST HAVE OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE %%%Nurse will be fielding patient calls and messages surrounding patient cancer diagnosis/treatment, medications, chemotherapy side effects, lab and radiology results, etc. Nurse will also be managing patient schedules, referrals, and orders as directed by the provider%%% BIOTHERAPY Skills Required: Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific, Recognize/manage side effects CARE OF PATIENT Skills with: Bladder/Kidney Cancer, Ear/Nose/Throat Cancers, Kidney, melanoma & Prostate CHEMOTHERAPY Skills Required: Oral Admin of Chemotherapy, Recognize/communicate abnormal lab values IV THERAPY/INFUSIONS Skills Required: Accessing Ports, Admin of Coagulation factors, Care and management of ports, Central line blood draw, Central line/implanted line care MEDICATION Skills Required: Antiemetic, Antitumor, Antibiotic, Corticosteroids, Neupogen, Hormonal therapy ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES Skills Required: ATLS, Anaphylaxis, Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Sepsis & Spinal Cord Compression PAIN MANAGEMENT Skills Required: Medication tolerance/dependence assessment PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE and Skills Required: Foley Catheter insertion/management, Isolation Precautions, Neutropenic precautions, Phlebotomy skills & wound care PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE Skills Required: Advanced Directives, Hospice Care, Patient/Family Education & Support SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Skills Required: Alteration in skin and Mucous membranes, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting & Neuropathy SURGERY Skills Required: Post Surgical Care Certs: BLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC) PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Work Setting Skills: Infusion Center, Inpatient Oncology, Admin of Interferons & Interleukins Chemotherapy Skills Preferred: Admin of Chemo, Body fluid handling post Chemo, Management/disposal cytotoxic spills & Monitor Chemo IV Therapy/Infusion Skills Preferred: Antifungals, Antivirals, Blood/Blood product admin, Infusion pump management, Intravenous hydration/multivitamins, PICC line care & Starting IV's Professional Knowledge and Skills Preferred: Telemetry Interpretation & Monitoring & Tracheostomy care/management Certs: OCN JOB DETAILS: RATIOS: 1:10 during the Days; 5 Rooms SHIFT: 40 Hours Can Be Offered Will Accept 13 Weeks. 8 HOUR DAYS; 08:00 - 17:00 Call Requirement: NONE Float Requirement: Yes, FRIDAYS at Cancer Institute - Ballantyne NHMG Office (18.8 miles away, 23 minutes) Weekend Requirement: NONE PATIENT AGE GROUP: Adults & Geriatrics PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Urologic cancers and conditions. Non-malignant hematology disorders. Melanoma and sarcoma diagnosis. UNIT SYSTEMS: EPIC Required SCHEDULING TYPE: Per the Clinic Needs UNIT ORIENTATION: 2-3 Hours; Clinic Admin will show RN around the clinic and introduce them to everyone and work with them for a couple of hours. Not much in the way of a "Clinic Orientation. " SCRUBS: Navy Blue INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY: Please provide your candidate's interview availability for the next 72 hours while submitting candidates to avoid holding up the approval process. Clinic Manager/Supervisor WILL NOT OFFER without speaking to/interviewing the candidate first Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc Job ID 24449800. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse/Oncology Clinic About Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc TALENT Healthcare Staffing Services (THSS), a distinguished spin-off from TALENT Software Services with a rich 35-year legacy in the staffing industry. Founded by Dave Iacarella, a Service-Disabled Vietnam-Era Veteran, THSS is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of healthcare clients in nursing, allied, and clinical staffing. Our vision is rooted in unparalleled human capital solutions for Health Systems, Hospitals, and Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. At THSS, our commitment goes beyond placement. We ensure meticulous onboarding and prioritize the quality and productivity of our resources, reflecting our dedication to long-term partnerships and client success. As a veteran-led organization, THSS embodies service, integrity, and excellence in healthcare staffing. We believe in aligning talent with healthcare needs, positioning THSS as your trusted partner in the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing. Visit us at https://talenthealthcarestaffing.com/ to learn more and get started today.